Cash declaration limit — China
You must declare cash above this amount when entering or leaving.
$5,000
declaration threshold (USD)
Check your amount (in USD):
What counts: foreign currency cash over USD 5,000; RMB cash capped at ¥20,000
If you don't declare: USD 5k-10k needs bank permit; over limits confiscated/fined
Source: official customs guidance. The limit counts all currencies combined — convert your cash first.
Other countries
United States$10,000United Kingdom£10,000CanadaC$10,000AustraliaA$10,000Japan¥1,000,000Germany€10,000
General information for travellers, not legal advice. Rules change — confirm with the official source above. How declaration works.